Professional Wear for Female Wedding & Event Photograp

[mj]

Looking for advice on protocol clothing for female wedding & event photographers, both for upscale weddings and intimate weddings....all black garb?

Thanks

[MDowdey]

What time of day mj? When i got married it was in the afternoon, and the lady wore a dress, but it wasnt black. she looked rather dolled up if you ask me. Usually if its at night its more dressy. just a rule of thumb i heard.

md

[dlc]

Not all weddings are black and white anymore, and I was shooting weddings when most of them were. I don't think that a womens pant suit are all black coat and skirt are necessary. I never owned a tux, but usually dressed in a suit or sport coat with a tie and before it was all over, the coat and tie were off, especially at the reception. Just dress nice, unless you are the one getting married.

[MDowdey]

Good Call Dlc! I had a man and woman doing my photography. he was the most casual there...but for 1800$, i didnt mind that much. :cry: The pictures turned out beautiful and the man and woman were not dressed in black but were appropriate none the less.

md

[bethany138]

I want to revive this thread instead of posting a new one. - What do you wear to a wedding?? (Females in particular)

Thanks
b

[mysteryscribe]

The advice I gave my female partners (two exactly) was to dress as if for church, but do NOT look better than the bride. I had one partner (I never had assisstants) who had to dress way down not to look better than some of my brides.

[photogoddess]

I wear black slacks, comfortable shoes (black) and a black polo shirt. It's nice enough for most weddings, allows me to move around comfortably and blend into the woodwork so that I can get more candid than posed shots.

[mysteryscribe]

and quite striking you are in them, I'm sure

[Torus34]

A simple business jacket, blouse and skirt/slacks, suitable for the season, can never be wrong.

[Mindii]

I generally wear black pants and either a black or neutral coloured blouse...I do not want to stand out but on the same hand you need to dress somewhat to the occasion. I have been meaning to buy sme more black pants with pockets as I find myself often looking for a place to store the spare or used memory cards in a hurry..
Comfortable shoes is a must!

[mysteryscribe]

You mean those 8 inch heels I used to insist on were not a good idea. Darn no wonder I couldn't keep a female partner.

[Mindii]

You mean those 8 inch heels I used to insist on were not a good idea. Darn no wonder I couldn't keep a female partner.

Lol...

perhaps if you had a matching handbag..;)

[mysteryscribe]

I knew i should have bought those lizard skin camera cases to match the shoes darn it.

[Dollface]

I usually wear - black pants, black doc martens (flat & rugged) with a black t-shirt, but a nice necklace or something so the t-shirt doesn't look dodgy.

If it's black, and your rolling around on the grass - it won't get dirty :)

[niccig]

For my wedding last month, our photographer asked us what the attire would be. IMO, this seems to be the safest way to dress appropriately - unless, of course, bridezilla wants you in an evening gown. Definitely don't want to roll in the grass in that! I'd agree that dark is a must. Whatever you do, don't wear white at the wedding! :-) BTW, this is all from a customer's pov, as I'm definitely not skilled enough yet to shoot weddings.

[mysteryscribe]

I like the last comment. We sometimes forget the customer when we make decissions.

I can remember a bride asking me how i dressed when i shot a wedding. I told her then asked why she was concerned.

"I went to my friends wedding and the photographer showed up in jeans and a field jacked." she replied seriously. I had a hard time believing that at the time.